Oude vrouw slapend op haar stoel Possibly 1668

"Oude vrouw slapend op haar stoel" (Old Woman Sleeping in her Chair) is a pen and ink drawing by Constantijn (II) Huygens, dated possibly to 1668. The work depicts a woman in a simple dress and head covering, asleep in a chair. The drawing is characterized by its sensitive and detailed rendering of the woman's features, highlighting the subtle changes in her face as she sleeps. Huygens was known for his portraits, and this drawing exemplifies his skill in capturing human emotion and expression. While the work may have been a personal study, it also offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 17th-century Dutch society. The drawing's small scale and intimate subject matter suggest its intended audience was a private one, perhaps a family member or close friend.